Radio Broadcasting of Men’s’ Basketball Games and Men’s and Women’s Coach's Shows UW Milwaukee

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking a vendor to provide live radio broadcasting services for men's basketball games and coach's shows through a Request for Bid (RFB) P18-009-O22. The procurement covers approximately 30-35 regular season and postseason men's basketball games, requiring professional play-by-play broadcasts with minimum 15-minute pregame and postgame shows. Additionally, the contract mandates six 60-minute coach's shows, with 30 minutes dedicated to men's and women's basketball coaches, to be recorded on the UWM campus. A professional board operator and all necessary production equipment must be provided, while UWM will supply on-air talent. An optional component includes 25 promotional 30-second announcements weekly over a 24-week period. Vendor qualifications require a minimum of three years of professional sports play-by-play broadcast experience. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive bidder, with bids due August 17, 2017, at 2:00 PM CDT. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2017, through May 1, 2019, with potential for three optional one-year renewals.

The solicitation offers a 5% preference to certified Minority Business Enterprises or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business firms if their bid does not exceed 5% above the lowest bid. Subcontracting is permitted but requires prior written approval. Bidders must submit two client references demonstrating similar service delivery. Pricing must be all-inclusive, with no additional costs permitted beyond those listed in the cost sheet, and must remain firm for the initial two-year term. Any subsequent price increases are limited to fully documented, industry-wide cost increases and subject to UWM approval. The contract includes provisions for termination by either party with 90 days' notice after the initial 120-day period. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid document includes a Cost Proposal Exhibit B with three bidding lots: Radio Broadcasting Only (30 Men's Basketball Games), Radio Broadcasting with six Coach's Shows, and an optional lot including Coach's Shows and weekly promotional announcements. Bidders are encouraged to complete all lots, as UWM may award based on the comprehensive proposal.